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Sascha Penn
Sascha Penn is an American writer and producer for television and film. He is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of the television series '' Power Book III: Raising Kanan'' (2021–present). He also co-wrote the screenplay of the film ''1992'' (2024). Unrealized projects In May 2008, it was announced that Penn would write the screenplay adaptation of the Stuart Gibbs novel ''The Last Equation'' for Lionsgate. In December 2013, it was reported Penn would write the screenplay of a "firefighter action film" for Lionsgate. In June 2014, it was reported that Penn was hired by MGM to write the screenplay of a remake of the 1980 Taylor Hackford film ''The Idolmaker''. Penn also wrote an unsold CBS television pilot titled ''Main Justice''. Personal life Penn is engaged to Leslie Grossman Leslie Erin Grossman (born October 25, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lauren on The WB sitcom '' What I Like About You'', and for her frequent collaborations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raising Kanan
''Power Book III: Raising Kanan'', or simply ''Raising Kanan'' is an American crime drama television series created by Sascha Penn that premiered on July 18, 2021, on Starz. It is a standalone prequel and second spin-off to ''Power''. The third season premiered on December 1, 2023. In November 2023, ahead of the third season premiere, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on March 7, 2025. On March 27, 2024, the series was renewed for a fifth and final season. Premise Set in the 1990s, ''Raising Kanan'' chronicles the early years of Kanan Stark (the character first played by executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson), as he gets into the drug game as he helps his mom's growing drug business. Cast and characters Main * Mekai Curtis as Kanan Stark, Raq's son * Patina Miller as Raquel "Raq" Thomas, Kanan's mother; one of two major drug lords of Queens * London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Jukebox's father and Kanan's uncle. He is Raq and Lou's older brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 (film)
''1992'' is a 2024 American heist thriller film directed by Ariel Vromen and written by Sascha Penn and Vromen from a story by Penn. The film stars Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood, and Ray Liotta. Producer Dot da Genius makes a cameo appearance in the film as his film debut. The working title of the film, ''April 29, 1992'', refers to the first night of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which is when and where the film is set; the title was later simplified to ''1992''. The film was released in the United States on August 30, 2024. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $2.9 million worldwide. Plot In 1992 Los Angeles, ex-con Mercer endeavors to restore his life and relationship with his son during the unrest following the Rodney King verdict. Meanwhile, in another part of town, a father and son confront their troubled relationship by planning a perilous heist at Mercer's workplace. As tensions in Los Angeles escalate and chaos ensues, the two families cross paths. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lionsgate
Lions Gate, Lion Gate or similar terms may refer to: Gates *Lion Gate at Mycenae in Greece *Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the ancient Hittite city of Hattusa, now in Turkey *Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the gardens of Hampton Court Palace in London *Lion Gate, one of the entrances to Kew Gardens in London *Lions Gate ( Porta Leoni), Roman gate in Verona * Lions' Gate, also called St. Stephen's Gate, Old City of Jerusalem *Porte des Lions, monumental passageway in the Louvre Palace Entertainment *Lionsgate Studios, a media company **Lionsgate Films, the film studio division **Lionsgate Television, the television studio division ** Lionsgate Canada, Canadian subsidiary that acquires and produces film and television series ** Starz Entertainment, the original parent company that did business as Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation Places *Lions Gate Bridge, Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; a bridge * Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Hackford
Taylor Edwin Hackford (born December 31, 1944) is an American film director and former president of the Directors Guild of America. He won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for '' Teenage Father'' (1979). Hackford went on to direct a number of highly regarded feature films, most notably '' An Officer and a Gentleman'' (1982) and '' Ray'' (2004), the latter of which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Picture. Early life Hackford was born in Santa Barbara, California, the son of Mary (née Taylor), a waitress, and Joseph Hackford. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1968, where he was a pre-law major focusing on international relations and economics. After graduating, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia, where he started using Super 8 film in his spare time. The camera was purchased for him by fellow Peace Corps volunteer, Steve Ball. He decided that he did not want to pursue a career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idolmaker
''The Idolmaker'' is a 1980 American musical drama directed by Taylor Hackford in his feature directorial debut, written by Edward di Lorenzo, and starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano. Loosely based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, whose discoveries included Frankie Avalon and Fabian and who served as a technical advisor for the production, the film marked the screen debuts of both Gallagher and Land. Plot In the Bronx in 1959, waiter and aspiring singer-songwriter Vincent "Vinnie" Vacarri is informed by his best friend and piano accompanist, Gino "G.G." Pilato, of their upcoming time slot at a recording studio, while working at his family's restaurant. After fighting with the mobster who owns the studio, he later tells his mother he lacks the necessary looks and charisma to be a singer. Inspired by observing his friend Tomaso DeLorusso charismatically playing saxophone at a New Jersey nightclub, Vinnie co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Grossman
Leslie Erin Grossman (born October 25, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lauren on The WB sitcom '' What I Like About You'', and for her frequent collaborations with Ryan Murphy, appearing as Mary Cherry on The WB's comedy-drama series '' Popular'' (1999–2001), and as various characters on the FX anthology series ''American Horror Story'' since 2017. Grossman also had a recurring role on the television series ''10 Things I Hate About You'', a reboot of the original cult classic movie of the same name. Early life and education Grossman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, where she directed plays. She started acting in her senior year at Sarah Lawrence College. Career In 1999, Grossman was cast in her first major role, playing supporting character Mary Cherry in The WB high school drama series '' Popular''. She had auditioned for the roles of Sam McPherson and Nicole Julian on '' Popular' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Male Television Writers
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American Television Show Creators
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label that was previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |